evaluation

New indicators monitoring and evaluation materials uploaded thanks to LEDNA member Peterc and a UNCDF project we have been woring on, theere are a number of really useful new resources on LED M and E and indicators. Go to latest contributions and you can find them.

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Please see this week that thanks to LEDNA member Peterc and a UNCDF project we have been woring on, theere are a number of really useful new resources on LED M and E and indicators. Go to latest contributions and you can find them. There is a report that we have been working on that will be uploaded to LEDNA as soon as it is published. Thanks to Peter and UNCDF

Gwen Swinburn LED Adviser

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Nudging Farmers to Use Fertilizer: Evidence from Kenya

This paper discusses the use of small, time-limited discounts on fertilizers as a way to help farmers commit to fertilizer use. The paper provides an example on how to measure impact of a localized agricultural business promotion strategy using randomization techniques.

Expanding Microenterprise Credit Access

This paper reports on an impact evaluation of the credit expansion for micro-entrepreneurs in Manila, the Philippines. The paper illustrates the usefulness of having robust indicators that can distil the real impact and answer the counterfactual question ‘what would have happened without the project’ (randomized methodology).

The Miracle of Microfinance? Evidence from a Randomized Evaluation

This paper reports on a randomized evaluation of the impact of introducing microcredit in the slums of Hyderabad, India. The paper illustrates the usefulness of having robust indicators that can distil the real impact and answer the counterfactual question ‘what would have happened without the project’ (randomized methodology).

Measuring Sustainable Urban Regeneration Performance – case studies

Sites upgrading and local regeneration can be used as part of a strategy to improve attractiveness for both businesses and labor. This paper uses case studies from three European cities to assess the sustainability of current urban regeneration practice. The case studies can provide examples of performance indicators on regeneration.

Measuring Sustainable Urban Regeneration Performance

Sites upgrading and local regeneration can be used as part of a strategy to improve attractiveness for both businesses and labor.This paper evaluates the use of indicators as a means of measuring the performance of regeneration against sustainability criteria.

Impact Evaluation of Rural Road Projects

This paper by Dominique van de Walle provides a discussion of the challenges connected to assessing the impact of rural transport infrastructure interventions.

Simplification of Business Regulations at Sub-National Level

The IFC has developed a toolkit for project teams working with simplification of business regulation at a sub-national level. The toolkit provides guidance on design, implementation and evaluation of such interventions.

Netherland’s Support to Improving Land Rights in Africa

Policies and legal frameworks that secure and protect property rights, including land, are widely recognized as important conditions for a more enabling business environment, promoting pro-poor growth. This paper focuses on how The Netherlands is supporting the strengthening of capacity for land policy design and securing land rights in Africa, particularly through improving land administration and registration. M&E of related projects is included.